The first dance number filmed for the upcoming "Fantasy Bellydance" performance DVD (World Dance New York, September 08) was "Salome," starring Sarah Skinner, Kazja, Tava, Sherene Vismaya, Patricia Delgado, Kelly Wasilishen, Tanya Michaca, Melissa Voodoo. "Salome" is a series of solos (Sarah Skinner, Kazja, Tava) and group compositions based on the story of Salome and the dance of 7 veils.

First presented at the Venus Uprising's "Cult of Myth" spring show, "Salome" was conceptualized by Sarah Skinner: it's a second installment in her "Femmes Fatales" series, the first being Mata Hari from the "Gothic Bellydance - Revelations DVD. "Salome" features diverse choreographies (by Sarah Skinner and Kazja), spectacular costuming and fine acting.

"Salome" will also be included in Sarah Skinner's upcoming "Seven Veils - Romantic Bellydance" instructional DVD (World Dance New York, July 08).

Here are a few screen shots from the "Salome"video. For more images, visit the "Salome" Flickr set.

Veil dance from "Salome"




Sarah Skinner - Dance of 7 Veils



The last veil off, Sarah delves into the depths of passion, seducing King Herod













Transition to the zar number that closes "Salome"


Final pose: Melissa Voodoo as Death, Sarah Skinner - Salome


"Seven Veils - Romantic Bellydance" - instructional DVD by Sarah Skinner